Butter Burgers

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate frozen butter using a box grater into a large mixing bowl. Add ground beef and mix until butter is well incorporated. Form 4 equal-sized patties and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Add rendered bacon fat or oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping. Add cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. 3Remove patties and place on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to rest.
  4. 4Add sliced onions to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Deglaze with beef stock, add brown sugar and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized (about 5 minutes).
  5. 5Place burger patties on toasted buns, top with caramelized onions, and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 2 tbsp rendered bacon fat, or neutral oil
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 toasted brioche buns
  • 2 large onions, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup beef stock
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

box graterlarge mixing bowllarge frying pancooling rackpaper towelscheese melting pan (optional)